Essential Bach: 36 of His Greatest Masterpieces

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1Brandenburg concerto, No. 2: Allegro
recorded in:
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel (Canton of Neuchâtel), Switzerland (from 1984-07-23 until 1984-08-04)
oboe:
Heinz Holliger (Swiss oboist, composer, and conductor) (from 1984-07-23 until 1984-08-04)
recorder:
Michael Copley (from 1984-07-23 until 1984-08-04)
trumpet:
Guy Touvron (trumpet player) (from 1984-07-23 until 1984-08-04)
violin:
Pina Carmirelli (violinist) (from 1984-07-23 until 1984-08-04), Italo Colandrea (violinist) (from 1984-07-23 until 1984-08-04) and Antonio Perez Ruiz (violinist) (from 1984-07-23 until 1984-08-04)
recorded at:
Théâtre et Salle de musique in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel (Canton of Neuchâtel), Switzerland (from 1984-07-23 until 1984-08-04)
recording of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 2 F-Dur, BWV 1047: I. (from 1984-07-23 until 1984-08-04)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 2 F-Dur, BWV 1047 (Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047)
4:56
2Concerto for two violins: Largo
producer:
Vittorio Negri (conductor)
violin:
Maurice Hasson (violinist) (in 1976-06) and Henryk Szeryng (violinist) (in 1976-06)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1976-06)
conductor:
Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1976-06)
recorded at:
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-06)
recording of:
Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tanto (in 1976-06)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (from 1730 until 1731)
part of:
Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
6:30
3Lute suite, No. 4: Prelude
guitar:
Eduardo Fernández (guitarist) (in 1987-11)
arranger:
Eduardo Fernández (guitarist)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-11)
recording of:
Suite E-Dur, BWV 1006a: I. Prélude (catch all for arrangements) (in 1987-11)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arrangement of:
Suite E-Dur, BWV 1006.2: I. Prélude (former BWV 1006a)
part of:
Suite E-Dur, BWV 1006a (catch all for arrangements)
3:53
4Sheep May Safely Graze
producer:
James Mallinson (producer)
orchestra:
Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra (in 1977-10)
conductor:
Karl Münchinger (German conductor) (in 1977-10)
arranger:
Karl Münchinger (German conductor)
recorded at:
Evangelisches Schloßkirche (Schloss Ludwigsburg) in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (in 1977-10)
recording of:
Kantate, BWV 208 “Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!”: IX. “Schafe können sicher weiden” (catch-all for arrangements) (in 1977-10)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arrangement of:
Kantate, BWV 208 “Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!”: IX. Aria (Sopran II) “Schafe können sicher weiden”
4:31
5Cello sonata, No. 3: Adagio (excerpt)
cello:
János Starker (Hungarian-American cellist) (in 1963-04)
piano:
György Sebök (pianist) (in 1963-04)
recorded at and engineered at:
Fine Recording Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1963-04)
partial recording of:
Sonate für Viola da Gamba und Cembalo g-Moll, BWV 1029: II. Adagio (in 1963-04)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Sonate für Viola da Gamba und Cembalo g-Moll, BWV 1029
3:14
6Italian concerto: Allegro
engineer:
Jonathan Stokes (engineer)
producer:
Christopher Raeburn (producer)
piano:
András Schiff (pianist) (from 1991-01-08 until 1991-01-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal Music Operations Ltd. (not for release label use! UK&IE subsidiary of UMG, legal name of Universal Music UK) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Reitstadel in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (from 1991-01-08 until 1991-01-10)
recording of:
Italienisches Konzert F-Dur, BWV 971: I. [Allegro] (Italian Concerto in F major, BWV 971: I. [Allegro]) (from 1991-01-08 until 1991-01-10)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (in 1735)
part of:
Italienisches Konzert F-Dur, BWV 971 (Italian Concerto in F major, BWV 971)
3:55
7Christmas oratorio: Pastoral sinfonia
recorded in:
Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (in 1966-09)
orchestra:
Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra (in 1966-09)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) and Karl Münchinger (German conductor) (in 1966-09)
recorded at:
Schloss Ludwigsburg in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Evangelisches Schloßkirche (Schloss Ludwigsburg) in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (in 1966-09)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, X. Sinfonia (in 1966-09)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
6:39
8Violin concerto, No. 1: Andante
harpsichord:
Christopher Middleton (harpsichord) (in 1985-07)
violin:
Salvatore Accardo (violinist and conductor) (in 1985-07)
orchestra:
Chamber Orchestra of Europe (in 1985-07)
conductor:
Salvatore Accardo (violinist and conductor) (in 1985-07)
recording of:
Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041: II. Andante (in 1985-07)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041
6:26
9Partita No. 1: Gigue
guitar:
Eduardo Fernández (guitarist) (in 1987-11)
guitar arranger:
Eduardo Fernández (guitarist)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-11)
recording of:
Partita no. 1 in B-flat major, BWV 825: VII. Gigue (catch-all for arrangements) (in 1987-11)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arrangement of:
Partita no. 1 in B-flat major, BWV 825: VII. Gigue
2:34
10Orchestral suite, No. 2: Minuet
flute:
William Bennett (flautist) (in 1970-12)
harpsichord:
Thurston Dart (conductor and keyboard player) (in 1970-12)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1970-12)
conductor:
Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1970-12)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-12)
recording of:
Orchestersuite Nr. 2 h-Moll, BWV 1067: VI. Menuet (Orchestral Suite no. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: VI. Menuet) (in 1970-12)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Orchestersuite Nr. 2 h-Moll, BWV 1067 (Orchestral Suite no. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067)
1:14
11Orchestral suite, No. 2: Badinerie
flute:
William Bennett (flautist) (in 1970-12)
harpsichord:
Thurston Dart (conductor and keyboard player) (in 1970-12)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1970-12)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1970-12)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-12)
recording of:
Orchestersuite Nr. 2 h-Moll, BWV 1067: VII. Badinerie (Orchestral Suite no. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: VII. Badinerie) (in 1970-12)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Orchestersuite Nr. 2 h-Moll, BWV 1067 (Orchestral Suite no. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067)
1:26
12Oboe concerto: Siciliano
producer and balance engineer:
Wilhelm Hellweg (classical pianist, and sound engineer and producer of classical music recordings for Philips)
oboe:
Heinz Holliger (Swiss oboist, composer, and conductor) (in 1982-05, from 1982-05 until 1982-07)
orchestra:
The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields (Academy of St Martin in the Fields) (in 1982-05) and Academy of St Martin in the Fields (from 1982-05 until 1982-07)
conductor:
Iona Brown (violinist and director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields) (in 1982-05, from 1982-05 until 1982-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram International B.V. (responsible for worldwide A&R/rights management/manufacturing/distribution of Philips and affiliated companies) (in 1983)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-05, from 1982-05 until 1982-07)
recording of:
Oboe Concerto in F major, BWV 1053R: II. Siciliano (in 1982-05)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Oboe Concerto in F major, BWV 1053R
4:19
13Brandenburg concerto, No. 3: Allegro
cello:
Olga Hegedus (cellist) (in 1974-10), Anita Lasker-Wallfisch (in 1974-10) and Stephen Orton (cellist) (in 1974-10)
double bass:
Rodney Slatford (double bassist) (in 1974-10)
viola:
Quintin Ballardie (violist) (in 1974-10), Ruşen Güneş (violist) (in 1974-10) and Andrew Williams (viola player) (in 1974-10)
violin:
José‐Luis García (violinist & conductor) (in 1974-10), Adrian Levine (violinist) (in 1974-10) and Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1974-10)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1974-11)
conductor:
Raymond Leppard (conductor and harpsichordist) (in 1974-11)
recording of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048: I. Allegro (in 1974-11)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048 (Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048)
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048 (Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048, Hillborg version with new 2nd mvt)
5:36
14Violin partita, No. 2: Allemande
producer:
Christopher Raeburn (producer)
violin:
Kyung-Wha Chung (violinist) (in 1974-11)
balance engineer:
James Lock (James Locke, engineer) (in 1974-11)
recorded at:
All Saints’ Church (Petersham) in Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1974-11)
recording of:
Violin Partita no. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: I. Allemande (in 1974-11)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (from 1717 until 1723)
part of:
Violin Partita no. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004
4:11
15Violin partita, No. 2: Gigue
producer:
Christopher Raeburn (producer)
violin:
Kyung-Wha Chung (violinist) (in 1974-11)
balance engineer:
James Lock (James Locke, engineer) (in 1974-11)
recorded at:
All Saints’ Church (Petersham) in Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1974-11)
recording of:
Violin Partita no. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: IV. Gigue (in 1974-11)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (from 1717 until 1723)
part of:
Violin Partita no. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004
3:09
16Keyboard concerto, No. 2: Allegro (excerpt)
piano:
András Schiff (pianist) (in 1989-01)
orchestra:
Chamber Orchestra of Europe (in 1989-01)
conductor:
András Schiff (pianist) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Konzerthaus: Großer Saal in Landstraße, Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 1989-01)
edit of:
Concerto No. 2 E-Dur, BWV 1053: I. Allegro by András Schiff (pianist), The Chamber Orchestra of Europe
partial recording of:
Keyboard Concerto no. 2 in E major, BWV 1053: I. Allegro (in 1989-01)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arrangement of:
Oboe Concerto in F major, BWV 1053R: I. Allegro
part of:
Keyboard Concerto no. 2 in E major, BWV 1053
2:55
17Sanctify Us by Thy Goodness
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Alicia de Larrocha (pianist) (in 1977-06)
balance engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1977-06)
recording of:
Kantate, BWV 22 "Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe": V. Choral "Ertöt uns durch dein Güte" (for piano, Cohen) (in 1977-06)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arranger:
Harriet Cohen (pianist)
arrangement of:
Kantate, BWV 22 "Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe": V. Choral "Ertöt uns durch dein Güte"
3:13
18Keyboard concerto, No. 5: Largo
harpsichord:
Raymond Leppard (conductor and harpsichordist) (in 1974-04)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1974-04)
conductor:
Raymond Leppard (conductor and harpsichordist) (in 1974-04)
recording of:
Concerto no. 5 for Keyboard and Orchestra in F minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo (in 1974-04)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Concerto no. 5 for Keyboard and Orchestra in F minor, BWV 1056
2:56
19Concerto in A minor for organ: Allegro
organ and pipe organ:
Wolfgang Rübsam (organist) (in 1977)
recording of:
Concerto a-Moll (nach A. Vivaldi, op. 3 Nr. 8), BWV 593: I. (Allegro) (in 1977)
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
arranger:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Concerto a-Moll (nach A. Vivaldi, op. 3 Nr. 8), BWV 593
3:34